- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alliance, OH
Marlington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marlington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390498803733
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlington Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlington Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: Marlington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390498803733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Marlington Middle School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 390498803733 · Alliance, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 19.8:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlington High School (639 students)
Marlington Middle School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marlington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlington Hig
Marlington High School
639 students
- This school
Marlington Middle School
416 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary School
306 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
276 students
- Marlboro Eleme 224
Marlboro Elementary
224 students
What this shows Marlington Middle School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlington Middle School compares
Marlington Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Marlington Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlington Local reports $14,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlington Middle School
How many students attend Marlington Middle School?
Marlington Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alliance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlington Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlington Middle School?
36.8% of students at Marlington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marlington Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlington Middle School?
Marlington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlington Middle School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
What other schools are in Marlington Local?
Besides Marlington Middle School, Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students), Lexington Elementary School (306 students), and Washington Elementary School (276 students). See the Marlington Local district page for the complete list.